We are looking for an experienced Workday Payroll Analyst to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in managing payroll operations and leveraging Workday systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with strong payroll expertise and a passion for optimizing processes in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the entire payroll process to ensure timely and accurate pay distribution while adhering to company policies and applicable regulations. • Utilize the Workday Payroll module for data management, troubleshooting, and system configuration. • Ensure compliance with tax regulations by preparing required payroll reports and managing third-party payments such as benefits contributions. • Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to maintain the integrity and accuracy of payroll data. • Identify opportunities for improving payroll processes and collaborate with HR and finance teams to implement solutions. • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, providing timely support to employees and addressing inquiries. • Participate in testing scenarios for payroll and time tracking systems, ensuring calculations are accurate and systems function as intended. • Maintain documentation for payroll processes and system configurations to support ongoing operations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system updates, upgrades, and process enhancements.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll, including hands-on Workday Payroll system expertise. • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations and compliance requirements. • Proven ability to manage payroll audits and reconciliations with attention to detail. • Experience with HR processes and systems is a plus. • Ability to troubleshoot system issues and provide effective solutions. • Familiarity with testing payroll systems and validating calculations. • Strong communication skills to support employee inquiries and collaborate with cross-functional teams. • Time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively.

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Cincinnati, OH
remote
Temporary
62.70 - 72.60 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Workday Payroll Analyst to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this long-term contract position, you will play a critical role in managing payroll operations and leveraging Workday systems to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with strong payroll expertise and a passion for optimizing processes in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee the entire payroll process to ensure timely and accurate pay distribution while adhering to company policies and applicable regulations. • Utilize the Workday Payroll module for data management, troubleshooting, and system configuration. • Ensure compliance with tax regulations by preparing required payroll reports and managing third-party payments such as benefits contributions. • Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to maintain the integrity and accuracy of payroll data. • Identify opportunities for improving payroll processes and collaborate with HR and finance teams to implement solutions. • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, providing timely support to employees and addressing inquiries. • Participate in testing scenarios for payroll and time tracking systems, ensuring calculations are accurate and systems function as intended. • Maintain documentation for payroll processes and system configurations to support ongoing operations. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system updates, upgrades, and process enhancements.
2025-08-26T22:35:13Z

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